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RXENL08AWK41_GPB_ii.indd iiRXENL08AWK41_GPB_ii.indd ii 9/14/06 4:17:12 PM9/14/06 4:17:12 PM © Harcourt • Grade 4 Grammar Practice Book Contents THEME 1 Lesson 1 Declarative and Interrogative Sentences 1 Lesson 2 Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences; Interjections 5 Lesson 3 Subjects and Predicates 9 Lesson 4 Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates 13 Lesson 5 Review 17 THEME 2 Lesson 6 Compound Subjects and Predicates 19 Lesson 7 Simple and Compound Sentences 23 Lesson 8 Prepositional Phrases 27 Lesson 9 Clauses and Phrases; Complex Sentences 31 Lesson 10 Review 35 THEME 3 Lesson 11 Common and Proper Nouns 37 Lesson 12 Singular and Plural Nouns 41 Lesson 13 Possessive Nouns 45 Lesson 14 Pronouns and Antecedents 49 Lesson 15 Review 53 THEME 4 Lesson 16 Subject and Object Pronouns 55 Lesson 17 Possessive and Reflexive Pronouns 59 Lesson 18 Adjectives and Articles 63 Lesson 19 Comparing with Adjectives 67 Lesson 20 Review 71 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_iii.indd iiiRXENL08AWK41_GPB_iii.indd iii 9/8/06 8:10:55 AM9/8/06 8:10:55 AM © Harcourt • Grade 4 Grammar Practice Book Contents THEME 5 Lesson 21 Main and Helping Verbs 73 Lesson 22 Action and Linking Verbs 77 Lesson 23 Verbs: Present Tense; Subject-Verb Agreement 81 Lesson 24 Verbs: Past and Future Tenses 85 Lesson 25 Review 89 THEME 6 Lesson 26 Irregular Verbs 91 Lesson 27 Easily Confused Words 95 Lesson 28 Adverbs 99 Lesson 29 Punctuation 103 Lesson 30 Review 107 Index 109 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_iv.indd ivRXENL08AWK41_GPB_iv.indd iv 9/8/06 8:12:01 AM9/8/06 8:12:01 AM Name Declarative and Interrogative Sentences Lesson 1 Rewrite each sentence, using capital letters and end marks. 1. my sister went to camp yesterday 2. the house seems empty 3. even the dog misses her 4. i will write her a letter 5. she comes home in one week If the words form a sentence, write sentence. If the words form a fragment, add words to make a complete sentence. 6. I went swimming. 7. The water. 8. Early in the morning. 9. Happy that you. 10. The week passed quickly. 1 Grammar Practice Book RXENL08AWK41_GPB_001.indd 1RXENL08AWK41_GPB_001.indd 1 9/5/06 4:58:57 PM9/5/06 4:58:57 PM Name Statements and Questions Lesson 1 Rewrite each group of words to form a question that makes sense. Use capital letters and end marks correctly. 1. you do a brother have 2. what his name is 3. he to school go does 4. he read can 5. play he does where Turn each statement into a question. Use the word in parentheses ( ) as the first word. 6. My little sister’s name is Sara. (What) 7. She copies everything I do. (Why) 8. She meets me after school. (When) 9. She wants to go to the store. (Where) 2 Grammar Practice Book RXENL08AWK31_GPB_002.indd 2RXENL08AWK31_GPB_002.indd 2 8/15/06 10:04:42 AM8/15/06 10:04:42 AM Name Grammar–Writing Connection Lesson 1 Read this part of a student’s rough draft. Then answer the questions that follow. (1) I to like skip. (2) Why do I skip (3) it is more fun than walking. (4) I skip all the way to school (5) With my friends at recess. (6) you like to skip, too? 1. In which sentence are the words in an order that does not make sense? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5 2. Which sentence does not tell a complete thought? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5 3. Which sentence should end with a question mark? A Sentence 2 B Sentence 3 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5 4. Which sentence is missing a period? A Sentence 1 B Sentence 2 C Sentence 4 D Sentence 5 5. Which word in Sentence 3 should be capitalized? A is B it C way D fun 6. Which word would make sense in the blank in Sentence 6? A Why B But C Do D Where Grammar Practice Book 3 RXENL08AWK31_GPB_003.indd 3RXENL08AWK31_GPB_003.indd 3 8/15/06 10:05:00 AM8/15/06 10:05:00 AM Name Statements and Questions Lesson 1 Add the correct end mark to each sentence. Then label each as a statement or a question. 1. Where is the teacher 2. I do not like to jump 3. When does Anita run 4. Do you know Mr. Wang 5. We play in the grass Rewrite each group of words to form a statement or a question. Put the words in an order that makes sense. Use capital letters and end marks correctly. 6. to the park I go (statement) 7. do walk you to school (question) 8. Willow ball the throws (statement) 9. can Kurt play softball (statement) 10. you can football play (question) 4 Grammar Practice Book RXENL08AWK31_GPB_004.indd 4RXENL08AWK31_GPB_004.indd 4 8/15/06 10:05:24 AM8/15/06 10:05:24 AM Name Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences; Interjections Lesson 2 Label each sentence as imperative or exclamatory. 1. Meet at the track at seven o’clock. 2. Run around the track four times to warm up. 3. I cannot believe how fast she runs! 4. You must be very proud! 5. Take your positions for the race. 6. What an amazing event this is! 7. We had so much fun today! 8. Follow me to the car. 9. Take a nap when you get home. Rewrite the sentences. Add the correct end marks. 10. Help me find my running shoes 11. How nervous I am about the race 12. I am so happy that you won 13. Give her a bottle of water 14. How tired they must be 15. What a big trophy it is 5 Grammar Practice Book RXENL08AWK41_GPB_005.indd 5RXENL08AWK41_GPB_005.indd 5 9/5/06 5:04:33 PM9/5/06 5:04:33 PM Name Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences; Interjections Lesson 2 Rewrite these sentences with the correct punctuation. Then label each sentence as imperative or exclamatory. 1. I was so worried about trying out for the school play 2. Don’t give up on your dreams 3. Work hard in order to succeed 4. Hey your audition was amazing 5. Always listen to good advice Draw one line under each imperative sentence. Draw two lines under each exclamatory sentence. Circle the interjections. 6. Take your places on the stage quietly. 7. Smile at the audience when the curtain goes up. 8. Ouch, you stepped on my foot! 9. Stand still until it is your turn to dance. 10. How wonderful this dance recital is! 11. Wow, she jumps so high and turns so fast! 12. Listen to the music so you will know when to start. 13. Hey, that’s a great! costume 14. Wow, she is so strong! 15. Take a walk to stretch your legs at intermission. 6 Grammar Practice Book RXENL08AWK41_GPB_006.indd 6RXENL08AWK41_GPB_006.indd 6 9/5/06 5:07:15 PM9/5/06 5:07:15 PM [...]... child 14 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_0 14. indd 14 Grammar Practice Book 9/5/06 5:15 :43 PM Grammar Writing Connection Name Read this part of a student’s rough draft Then answer the questions that follow Lesson 4 (1) My whole family went to the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco yesterday (2) This amazing museum has more than 14, 000 objects in its collection (3) A helpful museum guide told us a lot about the art (4) ... I eat all of my dinner I eat some dessert 24 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_0 24. indd 24 Grammar Practice Book 9/5/06 5 :41 :39 PM Prepositional Phrases Name Underline the prepositional phrase Circle the object of the preposition Lesson 8 1 This center teaches computer skills to students 2 Today’s lesson is across the hall 3 After the break, there will be a demonstration 4 There are several workstations in the room... B Sentence 4 C Sentence 4 C Sentence 5 D Sentence 6 D Sentence 6 7 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_007.indd 7 Grammar Practice Book 9/5/06 5:07 :47 PM Imperative and Exclamatory Sentences; Interjections Name Rewrite these sentences with the correct punctuation Then label each sentence as imperative or exclamatory Lesson 2 1 Wait for me after school 2 Put your uniforms on 3 How excited I am about the game 4 Bring me... C Sentence 4 C Sentence 3 D Sentence 6 D Sentence 4 17 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_017.indd 17 Grammar Practice Book 9/5/06 5:19:25 PM Grammar Writing Connection Name Read this part of a student’s rough draft Then answer the questions that follow Lesson 5 (1) My greatest dream is to become a playwright (2) A playwright writes stories for the stage (3) My favorite playwright is Lorraine Hansberry (4) She wrote... RXENL08AWK41_GPB_026.indd 26 Grammar Practice Book 9/5/06 5 :44 :18 PM Grammar Writing Connection Name Read this part of a student’s rough draft Then answer the questions that follow Lesson 7 (1) A campfire is nice, and it keeps you warm on chilly nights (2) Make the campfire small sit close to it for warmth (3) You can use branches you find on the ground, you should not take branches from a tree (4) You can... music 13 danced fast 14 The food 15 All the people 16 had a great time 12 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_012.indd 12 Grammar Practice Book 9/16/06 7: 34: 59 AM Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates Name Draw a line under the complete subject Circle the simple subject Lesson 4 1 San Francisco is a city in California 2 A big earthquake rocked the city in 1906 3 The ocean view is magnificent 4 A nearby city is Oakland... 4 blew the leaves in the trees ran down the hill together were fun to climb shouted to her friend jumped onto the branch 1 2 3 4 5 Add a complete subject or a complete predicate to complete each sentence 6 went to a concert in the park 7 played traditional Chinese harps 8 became very quiet 9 The audience 10 The grateful musicians 16 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_016.indd 16 Grammar Practice Book 9/16/06 7:35: 24. .. music and joyful D was loud and joyful 11 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_011.indd 11 Grammar Practice Book 9/16/06 7: 34: 22 AM Subjects and Predicates Name Underline each subject once Underline each predicate twice Lesson 3 1 The summer is long and hot 2 Everybody sits on the front steps 3 No one wants to move 4 We decide to make ice cream 5 I find a recipe in a cookbook 6 My parents help 7 The ice cream is cold and... is 13 I see my teacher 28 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_028.indd 28 Grammar Practice Book 9/5/06 5 :46 :48 PM Grammar Writing Connection Name Read this part of a student’s rough draft Then answer the questions that follow Lesson 8 (1) My family lives on a farm (2) Before we eat breakfast, we do many chores (3) Sometimes I collect eggs from the chickens (4) On other days, I help care for the horses (5) I use a pitchfork... RXENL08AWK41_GPB_020.indd 20 Grammar Practice Book 9/16/06 7:35:55 AM Grammar Writing Connection Name Read this part of a student’s rough draft Then answer the questions that follow Lesson 6 (1) My sister, my cousin and I cleaned our grandparents’ basement (2) I recycled old newspapers and threw out trash (3) My older sister and my cousin organized the gardening tools and sorted through old toys (4) We . www.harcourtschool.com Grammar Practice Book Grade 4 RXENL08AWK41_GPB_i.indd iRXENL08AWK41_GPB_i.indd i 9/ 14/ 06 3 :45 : 34 PM9/ 14/ 06 3 :45 : 34 PM Copyright © by Harcourt, Inc. All. it, into electronic format. RXENL08AWK41_GPB_ii.indd iiRXENL08AWK41_GPB_ii.indd ii 9/ 14/ 06 4: 17:12 PM9/ 14/ 06 4: 17:12 PM © Harcourt • Grade 4 Grammar Practice Book Contents THEME 1 Lesson 1 Declarative. 10. you can football play (question) 4 Grammar Practice Book RXENL08AWK31_GPB_0 04. indd 4RXENL08AWK31_GPB_0 04. indd 4 8/15/06 10:05: 24 AM8/15/06 10:05: 24 AM Name Imperative and Exclamatory